Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
8A9099
RGB
138, 144, 153
HSL
216, 7%, 57%
HSB
216, 10%, 60%
CMYK
10, 6, 0, 40
LAB
60, -1, -6
LCH
60, 6, 261
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 258
XYZ
26, 28, 34
LUV
60, -4, -8
HWB
216, 54%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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